The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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October 15, 2021
The Advocate May 2021: Bring On the Broadband: Connectivity Post-COVID -
October 15, 2021
Education Funding and Policy Details in American Families Plan -
October 15, 2021
萝卜AV视频Comments on EANS Program Implementation -
October 15, 2021
American Superintendent 2020 Decennial Study Now Available -
October 15, 2021
ED Releases Interim Final Rule on American Rescue Plan Funding -
October 15, 2021
USDA Extends School Meal Flexibilities to June 2022 -
October 15, 2021
ASHRAE: Guidance for Re-opening Schools -
October 15, 2021
An American Imperative: A New Vision for Public Schools -
October 15, 2021
The Advocate: April 2021 -
October 15, 2021
K12 School Facilities Belong in National Infrastructure Stimulus -
October 15, 2021
Letter to USED: Recommendations to Improve Rural Education Outreach -
October 15, 2021
萝卜AV视频American Rescue Plan Webinars -
October 15, 2021
Letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary Samuel on School Staff Vaccination Program -
October 15, 2021
State Estimates on ARP IDEA grant funds -
October 15, 2021
萝卜AV视频Leads Letter Urging Expediency in Developing Kids Vaccines
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 30, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 46: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & Budgets, Health & Wellnessn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant explores the findings of a new report, "Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School Districts," with Sasha Pudelski, 萝卜AV视频and Elleka Yost, ASBO International. -
June 22, 2026
Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAs school districts devote an increasingly larger share of their budgets to healthcare expenditures, fewer resources remain available for educational programs, educator salaries, instructional materials, facility improvements, and student services. -
May 28, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 45: The FCC's New E-Rate Bidding PortalType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant catches up with Jon Bernstein and Joey Wender to talk about the FCC's new centralized E-Rate bidding portal for K-12 districts and what it means for school district leaders and technology officials.
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